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AIRA Infodemic Trends Report 1-10 February 2025 (Weekly brief #149)

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Top concern

Confirmation of one case of mpox in South Sudan. Social comments reveal misconceptions about mpox’s origin.

Ugandan media express frustration over the lack of communication on the Sudan virus disease. Media describes the current information environment as “blackout on ebola news” raising questions about the balance between preventing misinformation and ensuring transparency.